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Spartacus

2004·Movie
2h 54min

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Spartacus fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Sentenced to spend out the rest of his adult life laboring in the harsh deserts of Egypt, the Thracian slave Spartacus gets a new lease on life when he is purchased by the obese owner of a Roman gladiator school. Moved by the defiance of an Ethiopian warrior, Draba, Spartacus leads a slave uprising which threatens Rome's status quo. As Spartacus gains sympathy within the Roman Senate, he also makes a powerful enemy in form of Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who makes it a matter of personal honor to crush the rebellion.
Historical EpicSlave RebellionAncient RomeGladiatorial CombatPolitical IntrigueHeroic ResistanceClass WarfareVisceral ActionMoral Ambiguity

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Is Spartacus worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spartacus rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Spartacus?

2 h 54 min

Spartacus runs 2 h 54 min.

What language is Spartacus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Spartacus use?

Single TearGo Out with a SmileGood Republic, Evil EmpireBlack Dude Dies FirstThe Film of the BookBowdlerizeDead Guy on DisplayDouble EntendreKubrick StareGladiator GamesSkinny DippingNever Learned to Readand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 storytelling tropes for Spartacus, including Single Tear, Go Out with a Smile, Good Republic, Evil Empire.